What is Line?
Show Hint
- Distance between three dots
- Distance between two dots
- Straight line
- None of these
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Understanding the definition of a line
A line is a geometric figure that extends in both directions infinitely and has no endpoints.
It is typically defined as the path traced by a moving point in a single direction.
Step 2: What is the minimum number of points to define a line?
A line can be defined using any two points.
Once we have two points, a straight line can be drawn connecting them.
Step 3: Evaluating the options
(A) Distance between three dots $\Rightarrow$ A curve can pass through three points; not necessarily a line.
(B) Distance between two dots $\Rightarrow$ This defines a line segment, not an infinite line.
(C) Straight line $\Rightarrow$ This is the correct conceptual and geometric definition.
(D) None of these $\Rightarrow$ Incorrect, as (C) is correct.
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